Akansha, 7, had never been to school or played with children her age until she joined us in July 2022. She depended entirely on Mama to get through the day. Mom, on the other hand, was primarily concerned that Akansha had a semi-liquid diet that had left her very weak. We devised several hands-on training sessions on oro-motor exercises for Akansha.
A few weeks later, we asked Mom to begin sending roti-sabji for Akansha’s lunch. A few days later, she came in confused.
Didi, Akansha’s tiffin box comes home empty these days. Are any of the staff having it or are you giving it to any other child? I know Akansha can’t be eating it all.”
— her Mum inquired
Startled, we invited Akanksha’s mum to observe her child from behind a curtain during tiffin time. Her eyes welled up with tears of joy when she saw Akansha eating all of her snack. She now eats with minimal help both at school and at home.
We sometimes forget that it’s important to share information and success with a parent. It’s so important to do that so that they can see their child learning.”
— Manju Sharma, Project Head